This bill amends the current law regarding the transportation responsibilities of local school districts for kindergarten students. Specifically, it removes the requirement for school districts to provide transportation to half-day kindergarten students. The amended language in RSA 189:6 now states that local school districts must furnish transportation to full-day kindergarten pupils through grade 8 who live more than 2 miles from their assigned school. Additionally, it allows districts to provide transportation to half-day kindergarten students, as well as to those in grades 9 through 12, at their discretion or when directed by the commissioner of education.

The fiscal impact of this bill is noted as indeterminable for local expenditures, as the removal of the transportation requirement for half-day kindergarten students may affect districts differently. The bill does not estimate any changes in local revenue, indicating that the financial implications will vary based on individual district decisions regarding transportation services. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:6, 189:11-a
As Amended by the House: 189:6